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Quickly compare two holiday cities using Qwen Chat

Learn how a beginner can get a clear, side‑by‑side travel comparison in minutes with Qwen Chat's chat‑based AI

6 min read·July 12, 2026

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By the end of this guide you'll be able to type two city names into Qwen Chat and receive a tidy, easy‑to‑read comparison of weather, costs and attractions. It's perfect for anyone who wants a fast first look without digging through dozens of travel blogs.

💡 Tip: tap a step’s number when you finish it — a green tick appears and your browser remembers how far you got.

✅ Before you start
  • A free Qwen Chat account (sign‑up takes about two minutes on the website).
  • A device with a web browser – phone, tablet or computer will do.
  • No special plan is required; the free tier can generate the comparison.
  • Roughly ten minutes total time.
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Step 1 of 6

Open the Qwen Chat website and start a new conversation

Open your preferred web browser and navigate to qwen.ai. You'll see a clean, white landing page with a large text box at the bottom labeled Type a message… (this is the prompt box, where you type instructions for the AI). Click inside that box; the cursor will blink, showing the field is ready for typing. If you're on a phone and don't see the box, look for a button that says New chat or a plus sign (+) in the corner.

💬 Example(no typing needed yet – just open the site).
✅ You'll know it worked when

the cursor appears in the prompt box ready for you to type.

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Open the Qwen Chat website and start a new conversation
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Step 2 of 6

Log in or continue as a guest

If you already have an account, click the Log in button near the top‑right of the page and enter your email and password. After you press Enter, the page will refresh and the prompt box will stay at the bottom, now showing your name or avatar on the side (that indicates you're signed in). If you prefer not to create an account, look for an option to continue without signing in; clicking it will skip the sign‑in step. On some devices the link may be under a three‑dot menu (⋯) instead.

💬 Example(type your email — e.g., *[email protected]* — and password, then hit **Enter**).
✅ You'll know it worked when

you either see your profile name or the prompt box remains active without a sign‑in form.

Next step ↓
QwenLog in
✏️ Sketch — your screen may look a little different
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Step 3 of 6

Type a clear prompt asking for a city comparison

In the prompt box, type a single sentence that names the two cities and the aspects you want compared. This sentence is called a prompt – think of it as the exact question you ask the AI. For example: "Compare Key West and Santa Cruz Bay for a 5‑day holiday in July, focusing on weather, daily cost and top attractions." After you press Enter or click the send icon (usually a paper‑plane shape), the AI will start typing a response in the chat window. If the send icon looks different, it might be a labeled Send button instead.

💬 ExampleCompare Key West and Santa Cruz Bay for a 5‑day holiday in July, focusing on weather, daily cost and top attractions.
✅ You'll know it worked when

the AI's reply appears, beginning with a short introductory sentence.

Next step ↓
QwenEnter
✏️ Sketch — your screen may look a little different
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Step 4 of 6

Review the summary and ask for bullet‑point highlights

Read the AI's first reply; it will usually give a brief paragraph summarizing the main differences. If the paragraph feels too long to scan, type a follow‑up prompt like "Give me the key points as a bullet list." When you send that, the AI adds a new message with each point on its own line, making it easier to read. If the interface offers any format buttons above the reply, you can try clicking those to get a different layout.

💬 ExampleGive me the key points as a bullet list.
🔄 If it looks different

If you don't see any, just type the follow‑up prompt.

✅ You'll know it worked when

you see a list where each line starts with a dash or a bullet.

Next step ↓
Review the summary and ask for bullet‑point highlights
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Step 5 of 6

Request a simple two‑column table for easy comparison

Now ask the AI to turn the bullet points into a table, which is a grid of rows and columns that lets you compare side‑by‑side. Type something like "Please put the weather, cost and top attraction for each city into a two‑column table." After you hit Enter, the AI will generate a text‑based table that looks like:

City Weather Daily cost Top attraction
Key West Warm, tropical Moderate Florida Keys
Santa Cruz Bay Mild, coastal Moderate Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
💬 ExamplePlease put the weather, cost and top attraction for each city into a two‑column table.
✅ You'll know it worked when

If the AI replies with plain text instead of a grid, you can type "Format that as a table, please." You'll know it worked when you see neatly aligned columns separated by vertical bars (|) and hyphens (-) as shown above.

Next step ↓
QwenEnter
✏️ Sketch — your screen may look a little different
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Step 6 of 6

Save or share the comparison for later reference

To keep the chat for future use, look for a menu option in the top‑right corner of the conversation pane — it might be labeled with words like Save, Copy, or shown as three dots (⋯). Click it; a small message like "Link copied to clipboard" may appear, or a confirmation dialog may show that your chat was saved. On mobile, you may need to tap the three‑dot menu first before the save option appears.

💬 ExampleTap the three‑dot menu → Copy link.
🔄 If it looks different

If you cannot find any of those, you can always select the whole table with your cursor, right‑click and choose Copy, then paste it into a notes app.

✅ You'll know it worked when

you either see a confirmation message or successfully paste the table elsewhere.

Save or share the comparison for later reference
⚠️ Common mistakes
  • Mistake: Using vague city names such as "Gold Coast."
    Fix: Specify the exact suburb or region (e.g., "Surfers Paradise vs. Santa Cruz Bay") so the AI knows which places to compare.
  • Mistake: Expecting real‑time prices or live weather forecasts.
    Fix: Remember Qwen Chat provides general estimates based on typical data; always double‑check current prices or forecasts on official sites.
  • Mistake: Skipping the follow‑up request for bullet points or a table, leaving you with a long paragraph.
    Fix: After the first reply, explicitly ask "Give me the key points as a bullet list" or "Format that as a table" to get a scannable layout.
🚀 Try it now

Open qwen.ai in your browser, type "Compare Portland and Nashville for a 4‑day winter holiday, focusing on weather, cost and things to do," and hit Enter. In under a minute you'll have a concise comparison to help you pick your next getaway.

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❓ Quick questions

How long does this take?

About 6 minutes — the guide has 6 steps, and you can tick each one off as you go.

Which tool do I need?

This guide uses Alibaba Qwen — but the approach works very similarly in other AI assistants.

Do I need to prepare anything?
  • A free Qwen Chat account (sign‑up takes about two minutes on the website).
  • A device with a web browser – phone, tablet or computer will do.
  • No special plan is required; the free tier can generate the comparison.
  • Roughly ten minutes total time.
What mistakes should I avoid?
  • Mistake: Using vague city names such as "Gold Coast."
    Fix: Specify the exact suburb or region (e.g., "Surfers Paradise vs. Santa Cruz Bay") so the AI knows which places to compare.
  • Mistake: Expecting real‑time prices or live weather forecasts.
    Fix: Remember Qwen Chat provides general estimates based on typical data; always double‑check current prices or forecasts on official sites.
  • Mistake: Skipping the follow‑up request for bullet points or a table, leaving you with a long paragraph.
    Fix: After the first reply, explicitly ask "Give me the key points as a bullet list" or "Format that as a table" to get a scannable layout.

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